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Bionic Commando: Rearmed - Anime Trailer (18MB, for PSP/Quicktime)
Some people have probably seen this trailer but if you haven't seen it, then you have to see it. I never played the original Bionic Commando game but this remake looks unbelievably good that I think I'll get it once it's out. First thing first, do not confuse this game with the upcoming new, fully 3D game called Bionic Commando. Bionic Commando: Rearmed (or Bionic Commando: Master D in Japan) is basically just an updated version of the original with new graphics. The designers have said that they're aiming for that 1980s look and I think they've done an excellent job at it. One noticeable change is how they've redesigned the Nazi-like uniform of the villains. Instead of the swastika symbol, that villains are now sporting an eagle-like logo on their uniform and flags. Despite this, it's not hard to see that some of the design are inspired by WWI uniforms. Speaking of villains, some of them look pretty fruity. There's one that looks like a metal wielder but holding a lolipop on his hand, making him looking like a Pedobear. Another looks like a a half-dead guy.
Anyway, in order to promote this remake, Capcom decided to create a special trailer for it. Trust it to Japan to come up with cheesetastic yet awesome looking trailer. Dubbed as "Bionic Commando: Rearmed" Anime trailer, the trailer features a mix of the in-game scenes as well as illustrations of the characters. The trailer is accompanied by a song called Bionic Commando and performed by Mizuki Ichirou, the singer who also performed the OP theme for 80s giant robot shows like Mazinger. It really bring backs childhood memory. Anime songs these days are so serious and lacking the distinct spirit of anime songs back in the 80s. As for the game itself, I like the fact that it stays 2D even though they're redone all of the sprites using 3D objects now. For some reason, however, the main character's sprite looks a bit like the Riddler (red hair, green clothes). Oh well, I can't really complain much since the game will only cost $10 (because it'll only be sold through digital distribution). Now Capcom only need to release it soon.
View the trailer in all of its cheesetastical glory
Hmm... funny coincidence. My new mint green PSP has finally landed and is en route to my post office (or so the tracking says), so I was browsing a list of the 'Top 100 Games of All Time'... the original port of this game happened to catch my eye as being on the list
Now I see that it's been re-made (sort of)!
The main character reminds me of Arnold Schwarzenegger for some reason. Maybe because of the Terminator-esque pose.
just great. now the song's playing inside my head **go go go...BIONIC! go go go...**
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